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Social Security’s Commitment With The LGBTTIQ+ Community

June is Pride Month. It’s a time to acknowledge the struggles of the LGBTTQ+ community, and celebrate diversity, love, and respect. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued…

John McCarthy June 17, 2022

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Coast Guard Gets A New Commander For Puerto Rico-USVI Area

SAN JUAN — U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan got a new commander on Thursday, according to a Coast Guard statement. Capt. José E. Díaz will be responsible for Coast…

John McCarthy June 17, 2022

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Florida Woman Admits To Bringing 24 Pounds Of Marijuana To STX

CHRISTIANSTED — A Florida woman admitted to bringing 24 pounds of marijuana in her checked luggage to St. Croix. Cynthia Ines Fernandes, 33, of St. Augustine, pleaded guilty before U.S.…

John McCarthy June 16, 2022

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Police Investigate Drive-by Shooting at Profit Ballpark: VIPD

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after a drive-by shooting near a baseball field at mid-island left one St. Croix man injured. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a ShotSpotter notification of eleven…

John McCarthy June 16, 2022

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2 Venezuelans Cop to Bringing 121 Pounds of Cocaine to St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Two Venezuelan members of an 11-man fishing vessel crew admitted to their roles in bringing 121 pounds of cocaine to the territory. Henry Gonzalez Noriega, 47, and Francisco…

John McCarthy June 16, 2022

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Police Investigate Shooting of Man at Bethlehem Village

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man was shot multiple times in Bethlehem Village but survived the attack, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center reported multiple shots fired within Estate Bethlehem Village…

John McCarthy June 16, 2022

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People With Respiratory Problems Urged To Avoid Sahara Dust

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is informing the public of an air pollution alert for dust from the Sahara Desert…

John McCarthy June 14, 2022

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Senate Committee Gets Updates On Disaster Repairs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure, led by Senator Janelle Sarauw met at the Earle B Ottley Legislative Hall on Friday. The Committee received…

John McCarthy June 13, 2022

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Police Track Down Home Invasion Suspects By Their Voices

KINGSHILL — Police were able to track down a couple of home invasion suspects after the Old Fredensborg victim recognized two of the three voices of the masked armed males…

John McCarthy June 12, 2022

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Police Mum On Male Body Found Near C’sted Parking Lot

CHRISTIANSTED — Virgin Islands Police have launched a death investigation following the discovery of an unidentified body near the Christiansted parking lot on Thursday morning. VIPD Communication Director Glen Dratte would only…

John McCarthy June 12, 2022